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Governor Hochul announced the start of a $6 million infrastructure improvement project on the New York State Thruway.

On the 59th anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, Governor Hochul signed legislation to strengthen voting protections and make it easier for voters to cast their ballots.

Governor Hochul announced the NYS Cannabis Control Board took steps to advance the state’s cannabis regulatory framework.

Governor Hochul announced construction has begun on El Hogar Residence, an 83-unit affordable apartment building in the Bronx.

Governor Hochul announced that $200 million in funding is available through the State’s two signature downtown revitalization and economic development programs.

Governor Hochul and U.S. Senate Majority Leader Schumer announced significant progress towards the construction of the first phase of the $319 million Edwards Vacuum dry pump manufacturing facility, located in the Genesee County town of Alabama.

Governor Hochul announced the completion of the Beaver Creek Clean River Project in the City of Albany — one of the most environmentally impactful clean water infrastructure projects to be undertaken in the Capital Region.

Governor Hochul met with State Commissioner of Education Betty A. Rosa and leaders from the State Education Department to discuss the ongoing development of a ‘Media Literacy’ toolkit for educators to help teach students how to spot mis/dis/mal-information online.

Earlier, Governor Hochul urged New Yorkers in the lower Hudson Valley, New York City and Long Island areas to prepare for heavy rain and likely flash flooding starting this afternoon and continuing into Wednesday.

Governor Hochul urged New Yorkers in the lower Hudson Valley, New York City and Long Island areas to prepare for heavy rain and likely flash flooding starting this afternoon and continuing into Wednesday.